Drought

This image reads, "Texas is no stranger to drought."

Understanding and planning for droughts, especially hydrological ones, is crucial for organizations like the LPGCD, which focus on maintaining water supply levels.


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CURRENT Bastrop County Drought ConditionsThis image shows the current drought conditions for Bastrop County.

CURRENT Lee County Drought ConditionsThis image shows the current drought conditions for Lee County.

Texas's history of droughts, notably the severe event in the 1950s, has shaped its approach to water management, leading to the establishment of the Texas Water Development Board and Groundwater Conservation Districts like the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District (LPGCD). Over the years, Texas has faced numerous droughts, with significant ones occurring from 2010 to 2014 and again in 2022, underscoring the ongoing threat droughts pose to the state's environment, economy, and public health.

This image shows a timelines of drought in Texas.


More Information and Resources on Drought

This image shows and describes the four types of drought.